NATURAL MYSTIC is an addendum to LEGEND, a compilation that gave millions of people their first taste of the magic of Robert Nesta Marley. While much of the material on LEGEND leans towards love songs, MYSTIC dives headlong into Marley's more politicized and religious-themed works. On the opening title track, he warns of how "one and all got to face reality now" in a world of massive upheaval and change. Other songs explore salvation through oneness ("Africa Unite"), the greed that propels the world towards an inevitable Armageddon ("So Much Trouble In The World") and Marley's own role as a persecuted leader ("Iron Lion Zion"). The magic that was part of his and The Wailers' live shows erupts in the included version of "Trenchtown Rock" which has an infectuousness that demands a rhythmic response. And the inclusion of "Easy Skanking" shows a meditative and laid-back Marley, partaking in Jamaica's most profitable cash crop during a spiritual time-out amidst the chaos of everyday life.
TRACK LIST
1. Natural Mystic
2. There She Goes
3. Mellow Mood
4. Treat You Right - Bob Marley, Norman, Jimmy [1]
5. How Many Times
6. Rebel's Hop
7. Soon Come
8. Keep on Moving
9. Mr. Brown - Bob Marley, Isaacs, Gregory
10. Chance Are - Bob Marley, Allen, Robert